Connecticut's Old State House

Summer Music Series featuring Charmagne Tripp
2025-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Charmagne Tripp is a Grammy-recognized Progressive R&B and Soul vocalist, songwriter, and producer based in New England. With over 25 years in the industry and a recent comeback after a 4-year hiatus, Charmagne blends rich vocals, live musicianship, and grown-woman soul with a modern edge. Her music speaks to love, resilience, and the beauty of reinvention.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2025 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 6 – OCTOBER 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Farmers Market at CT's Old State House
2025-09-23 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market Season is every Tuesday and Friday from 10am to 2pm from June 6th to October 10th!

Summer Music Series featuring Nekita Waller
2025-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Nekita was appointed by the governor last summer as our new Connecticut State Troubadour. She’s our state’s first African American solo and non folk artist to be appointed as State Troubadour. Nekita was recently named by Connecticut Magazine as one of Connecticut’s 40 under 40. She has been highlighted on NPR, the Hartford Courant, Hartford Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, The Associated Press, the New Haven Register, CTPost and Middletown Press. Her original Connecticut Anthem pop song has been played on mainstream radio 104.1 and is currently nominated for Song of the Year for 2019’s Best of Hartford. Nekita is visiting schools and libraries all across the state as an ambassador of music and song and promotes cultural literacy among Connecticut citizens. Nekita and her band will be performing a mix of pop and soul favorites with a few originals in her performance this year at Arts & Ideas.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2025 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 6 – OCTOBER 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Summer Music Series featuring Shaded Soul
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
Shaded Soul has 40 years of experience providing top notch entertainment for some of CT biggest festivals, corporate and fundraising events in New England.
Shaded Soul is a high energy band that is known for their stage show and versatility in musical styles ranging from Motown, R & B, Rock, Swing, Soul and Top 40 Music. They have opened up for several National superstars such as The Four Tops, Sister Sledge, Three Dog Night, Alicia Bridges, Howie Mandel, Mario just to name a few.
Audiences say “Their energy is pure”, “Everybody from my Grandparents to my little kids enjoyed their performance”, “Amazing & fun to watch”, “and we give them a triple A+!” Winners of the Hartford Magazine Readers Choice Award for “Best Band”.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2025 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 6 – OCTOBER 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Farmer's Market - Final Day of Season
2025-10-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States

Summer Music Series featuring The Bigfoot Diaries
2025-10-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
The Bigfoot Diaries are an acoustic Ukulele and Guitar duo that specializes in classic radio hits and deep cuts from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and beyond. Great original tunes, a touch of comedy, and lots of harmonica top off their fantastic show.

Connecticut’s Old State House 2025 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 6 – OCTOBER 10, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.

Witchcraft Panic in Connecticut & Massachusetts Guided Tour & Lecture
2025-10-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Ancient Burying Ground and Connecticut’s Old State House, Hartford
Immerse yourself in history on Saturday, October 25!
“Paranoia: Guided Tours on the Witchcraft Trials in Colonial Connecticut.”
Ancient Burying Grounds, Hartford
Located at the cornerof Main Street and Gold Street (behind the First Church of Christ)
Starting at 10:30 am
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore thefascinating history of witchcraft panic in the 17th century. Tickets are $10 for Members and $15 fornon-members. Register online at https://ancientburyingground.com.
CT’s Old State House Lecture “Meet the Parsons: Witchcraft in Early Springfield, Massachusetts”
Connecticut’s Old State House
800 Main Street, Hartford
Starting at 2:00 pm
Enjoy this free lecture which is centered on Mary and Hugh Parsons of Springfield, Massachusetts. Years before the Salem Witch Trials, witchcraft was real to Mary and Hugh. The pair married in 1645 at Springfield’s first Meetinghouse, but a mere six years later, they faced the town’s accusations of witchcraft in the same place. To RSVP, click here: http://ct-dc.org/qr.asp?q=WitchcraftPanicOCT2025.
In between the guided tourand lecture, visit and wander the historic halls of Connecticut’s Old StateHouse. Just steps away, enjoy lunch and shopping on Pratt Street.
This event is hosted inpartnership with the Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield Museum,and Connecticut’s Old State House.
Connecticut’s OldState House, the venue for the afternoon lecture, is conveniently located in the center of Downtown Hartford. On-street parking is available, and for just $5,you can park at the State House Square Parking Garage, located at 55 MarketStreet, just steps away from the Old State House. Don’t forget to present yourparking ticket to the museum’s Visitor Services desk for validation.
Several otherparking garages and lots are within a short walking distance, including TempleStreet Garage at 29 Temple Street, 777 Main Street Garage, City Place II Garageat 185 Asylum Street, and ProPark Lot at 66-70 Asylum Street.
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At Connecticut’sOld State House, we strive to make our events inclusive for all. Our venue ismobility-friendly, with a ramp at the West side entrance and elevator access toall floors. Our bathrooms, located on the ground floor, feature changingtables. If you require any special accommodations for a tour or event, pleasecall (860) 522-6766, and we will be happy to assist you.

Election Cake Bake Off
2025-11-01 12:00 - 15:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 4th Annual Election Cake Bake Off. Connecticut pastry chefs and bakers will go whisk to whisk to have their confection crowned the official Connecticut Election Cake of 2025. The public is invited to join Connecticut’s Kid Governor Keudy Martinez, members of his cabinet, and a panel of celebrity judges for cake tasting. This free event will also celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Connecticut’s Kid Governor program.
An RSVP is not required but appreciated. Click here to RSVP.
Election Day in Connecticut once combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes to serve to the crowds gathered to celebrate voting at the State House and other sites. Help us revive this long-lost Connecticut tradition! “Election Day Cakes are a great Connecticut tradition—and a sweet reminder that voting is something to celebrate with both pride and community spirit,” says Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State. “I’m especially excited to join our Kid Governor and Cabinet. Their passion for civic engagement and cake judging skills make them the perfect partners for this delicious celebration.”
Connecticut’s Old State House has invited professional pastry chefs and bakers to create the official Connecticut Election Cake for 2025. Each competitor is challenged to create a delectable, non-partisan, election-themed cake that inspires voters and celebrates American democracy. Cakes will be judged based on presentation, creativity, and taste by a panel of judges. The winner of the bake off will be bestowed the honor of baking the cake for the annual birthday celebration of Connecticut’s Old State House in 2025.
In addition to Secretary Thomas, the panel of celebrity judges includes Keith Stavely and Kathleen Fitzgerald, authors of United Tastes: The Making of the First American Cookbook. Their book about Amelia Simmons’ historic American cookbook includes the first published recipe for Election Cake. Guests attending this family friendly event can participate in cake tasting and submit their vote while enjoying live music, games and other fun activities in preparation for election day on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

First Night Hartford 2026
2025-12-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Connecticut’s Old State House, 800 Main St, Hartford, CT, United States
